Taco Azul

Taco Azul is a total gem. There isn't anything on the menu that you can go wrong with. Relaxed vibes, lovely drinks, vibrant, pretty, delicious and super satisfying food - what more can one wish for? Just about everything I got was totally delectable and it hit the spot perfectly. I don't expect usually tacos to be pretty, but the tacos here look as attractive and scrumptious, as they are delicious! What a fun spot!

Great tacos and margaritas (get the spicy cucumber!). The guacamole is delicious. This place has friendly staff, a clean establishment, and overall nice atmosphere. A tad pricey but it’s very comparable to other restaurants in the area. Will definitely be coming back!

Our last stop in Boston was Taco Azul, and it was the perfect spot to have a light dinner before heading out of town! We had a spot on the patio because it was a sublime July afternoon! Michel was super helpful, especially with some modifications for a friend with some serious food allergies. Tacos are traditional and small, but your can get as many as you want and you can mix and match to try a few kinds or get multiples of your fave! My fave was the shrimp Al pastor, but the carnitas was a table favorite. Enjoy!

Tacos had very little flavor and pretty small. Got a birria taco. Did not get consomme with mine, ended up sharing my friends. She only got 1 taco as well and still got a consomme? Mexican corn was the highlight of the night. You pay for the experience/atmosphere IMO. Drinks were very good! Probably would not come back, not worth for what you get.

Taco Azul delivered a fantastic meal in a setting that was both modern and cool. The vibe of the place matched the quality of the food — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Highly recommended for anyone craving great tacos.

Rating: 3.5 stars (First visit alone would’ve been 4.5) Taco Azul is a sleek, modern taco bar located directly across from the Boston Athenaeum. You enter through a charming outdoor patio, which adds to the inviting feel, and once inside, the interior is gorgeous—with comfortable seating, high ceilings, and a clean, contemporary design. After two Monday visits, I can confidently say the food is strong, but the service, pricing structure, and attentiveness left me disappointed. On my first visit (April 2025), I didn’t order drinks—just water—and focused on the food. The Crispy Fish Taco was the highlight: crisp, flavorful, and well-balanced, priced at $5.99. The Mexican Street Corn was also excellent, and I enjoyed the Quesa-Birria, Shrimp Al Pastor, Mojo Chicken, and Pork Carnitas tacos. The experience was smooth and enjoyable. Based on that visit alone, I would have rated Taco Azul 4.5 stars. Unfortunately, my second visit (May 2025) fell short. Prices had gone up—the fish taco was now $6.99, and frozen drinks had risen from $14.99 to $15.99–$16.99. I ordered the Frozen Watermelon Sugar Mini Margarita and the Frozen Espresso Martini. Both were tasty and beautifully blended, but barely alcoholic. The margarita was more like a watermelon slushie, and the espresso martini tasted like a dessert drink. At $9 and $19.99 respectively for just 5 ounces each, the value simply wasn’t there. When I asked about the price of the $19.99 espresso martini, the server said it was due to the amount of alcohol. But their mocktails—like the Margarita Mockarita ($14.99), Spicy Mockarita ($15.99), and Watermelon Agave ($15.99)—are only slightly cheaper and contain no alcohol. The pricing felt inconsistent and arbitrary. The service also suffered. My churros were brought out before I finished my tacos, and no one checked on me after dessert, even though the restaurant was nearly empty on a Monday afternoon. The server saw my empty glass and asked if I wanted another drink. When I said no, she walked away, leaving the empty glass on my table where it remained until after I left. I eventually did pay the tab with cash, but after the check was dropped off, no one returned for nearly 10 minutes. When the server finally came back with my change, she asked, “Do you want the coins?”—an oddly casual question that struck me as presumptive and unpolished. The restaurant has many self-service aspects such as paying your bill with a QR code, serving your own water, and even seating yourself. Those aspects are great, but they also can mean a service that is a bit neglectful. Also worth noting: nearly every menu item ends in .99—$6.99, $15.99, $19.99. For a place with such a beautifully curated space, this kind of psychological pricing feels jarring and out of place. Final thoughts: Taco Azul serves delicious food in a beautiful setting, and I truly wanted to love it. But between the price hikes, inconsistent service, and confusing drink and mocktail pricing, the experience didn’t match the ambiance. I gave it two sincere tries. I normally would rate this place a 3, but will bump up the rating to a 4 because the resaurant is new.

I recently dined at Taco Azul to celebrate my birthday. Impressed is an understatement. The food was delicious, there was a keen attention to detail, and the atmosphere and restaurant vibes were unmatched. I tried different recommended dishes - fish and birria tacos and the skirt steak quesadilla. I was admittedly nervous at first that there was only one type of tortilla being used for all of the dishes — but, was pleasantly surprised that the blue tortilla provided a perfect balance to the unique flavor profile of the different protein options I tried. And the DRINKS. I tried the watermelon sugar and the spicy margarita and they were both incredible. Especially the watermelon sugar - I’ve never had a drink like it before and I’m very picky when it comes to margaritas. They made me feel extremely special on my birthday. The owner of the restaurant was even present and running a class to teach people how to make their namesake blue tortillas. I think it speaks volumes to the environment of a restaurant when the owner is checking in on the customers, even though they were being pulled in multiple different directions. Lastly, the restaurant itself was beautiful on the inside. As someone who cares a lot about the atmosphere they’re surrounded by, and this restaurant had me at ease and the decor was a perfect fit for the cuisine and the restaurant.

loved their tacos! nice to have a unique and authentic taco experience. wish the tacos were either a tad bigger or a tad cheaper, but otherwise loved them

Taco Azulín is a masterclass in *grand simplicity*--a place where every detail is carefully considered, yet nothing feels overdone. From the moment my husband, teenage son and I walked in (a full hour before our reservation), the staff welcomed us without hesitation, accommodating us seamlessly despite a bustling lunch service. That level of hospitality set the tone for an unforgettable meal. We targeted what they said they did well, "guac, tacos, margs," and it didn't disappoint. The guacamole was vibrant, creamy, and served with warm, lightly salted blue-corn chips. Then came the tacos: the fish taco was delicate and crispy, the shrimp al pastor packed a smoky-sweet punch, and the beef birria was rich with flavor. The tortillas were freshly made and structurally sound. The margaritas are reason enough to visit. The Taco Azul margarita was flawlessly balanced, and the Smoky Pineapple Margarita was a revelation: subtly smoky, refreshingly tropical, and dangerously smooth. Adjacent to our party of three, was a table of 8 young professionals (college reunion-vibe), a family with two young kids, and a cocktail mixing class at the back bar. For being so new, Taco Azul has their act together. Taco Azul excels in delivering bold, fresh flavors with an effortless ease in a beautiful setting that few places have achieved. Five stars, without a doubt!

We walked in and our reservation somehow was not in their system. The two individuals at the front desk quickly found us a spot at the bar and ten minutes later offered a table for two but the bar was great so we elected to stay. The interior is beautiful, clean, and very modern, plus the music was great! The food was delicious and the drinks were even better. We enjoyed the rice and beans, guacamole, and I had the chipotle chicken, crispy shrimp, and fried avocado taco. Everything was fresh and delicious. What really took our experience over the top was they took care of our chips and Guac for the inconvenience of the reservation not appearing in their system. We will absolutely be back!

Overall this place is what you'd expect for an upscale Mexican restaurant. Great decor and vibes, decent drinks, but overly priced food that's just okay. For drinks my friend got the watermelon margarita and I got the their taco azul mockarita. My mocktail was good but extremely sweet. I was also turned off about how they were both the same price even though mine didn't even have any alcohol. The blue corn chips and guacamole were good but nothing special. Guacamole was fresh but the blue corn chips weren't my favorite. As for the tacos we ordered beef birria, crispy fish, chipotle chicken, and the shrimp. The best out of these was by far the crispy fish. If I were to come back, I would just order multiple of this. The fish was flakey and the crispiness was perfect! The others weren't very memorable, and just okay. Overall, this place was aesthetically very cool and had the right vibes, but the food was underwhelming especially for the price.

Taco Azul - Boston, MA 21 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108 Had the absolute pleasure of trying Taco Azul yesterday, and let me tell you, this place is a gem! The ambiance is spot-on--classy with lush green plants and vibrant blue decor that gives the space an upscale yet relaxed vibe. When it comes to Mexican spots, I always start with the basics: chips, dip, and margaritas. Taco Azul didn't disappoint! Their blue corn chips were a fun twist, and the homemade guacamole was perfectly portioned for sharing at $14.99. Plus, their Mexican Corn dip paired with the chips was addictive. Definitely a 9/10 for that combo! Their Watermelon Sugar Margarita was dangerously good--sweet like a Jolly Rancher but with zero taste of alcohol, making it a little too easy to sip on! The drink menu has something for everyone, and the small plates are ideal for sampling and sharing. Onto the tacos! Though they're on the smaller side, each one is packed with flavor and super filling. Here's what I tried: Beef Birria: Slow-roasted brisket, citrus red onions, cilantro. So tender and flavorful! Skirt Steak: Grilled to perfection with avocado crema and red onions, $6.99. Crispy Fish: Beer-battered cod, cabbage slaw, chipotle mayo, $5.99--my absolute favorite! Fresh, crispy, and the chipotle mayo was spot-on. Crispy Avocado: Beer-battered avocado with slaw and chipotle mayo, $5.99. Not my top choice, but perfect for avocado lovers. Black Bean & Sweet Potato: Smashed beans, roasted sweet potato, queso fresco, chipotle mayo, $3.99--surprisingly amazing! A great veggie option. Quesa-Birria: Brisket, onions, cilantro, Oaxaca cheese, and a delicious consomé, $6.99. Each taco brought something unique, but the crispy fish stole the show, 9/10! The vegetarian black bean & sweet potato taco was a surprising favorite too--totally worth trying, even for non-vegetarians. Overall: Taco Azul is a must-visit for taco fans! I can't think of a better spot in Boston for classic, flavorful tacos with a twist. Food: 9/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Affordability: 7/10

This place is immaculately clean and architecturally beautiful. The food ain't bad either! I went with a party of 7 during lunch and we ordered almost everything on the menu. The food is DELICIOUS! Our server was wonderful too!

A really solid taco place with great prices. We ordered the chips & guac & some queso and ended up finishing it all. I also got 2 tacos and 1 enchilada. The enchilada was open faced which was really neat! The service was good and I would definitely go back. I will say the tables were a bit cramped but other than that it was a good time.

I made a reservation and my party was waiting on a course of our meal and we were told we had to leave my table due to another reservation. They moved my party to bar seating and 7 minutes later we were told we had to move again to stand even though we were waiting on the kitchen for our meal . The host was very rude to us and never apologized for their overbooking.

Was excited to try this place out because there's not a ton of Mexican places in the area. Sad to report I was very disappointed! The margs were good but super sour and kind of weak compared other places in Boston. The rims on the glasses are pre-made- you can't get a salt or sugar rim- it's the pre-made crusted on tajin or nothing. They also don't have soda other than the little glass bottles. The guac was strange- it almost tasted meaty? But it did say it was vegetarian on the menu?? The Mexican corn tasted literally like the corn was from a can- the flavor was nice but the corn was way overcooked and mushy. The tacos were mid- but the carnitas taco was just plain old bad. I mean look at it! It looks like chicken pot pie taco! Service was good. Ambiance was good. Food was not good.

We went here within a week of it opening and it still had that *new* restaurant smell. They definitely had some kinks to work out service wise, but everyone was very friendly. I was disappointed to not find chips and salsa on the menu as that is my favorite appetizer, however the guacamole was fresh and tasty. We each ordered the shrimp al pastor and quesabirria tacos. The birria was good, but the Al pastor was nothing to write home about. The heat and decadence was there, but it was missing a bright element. All tacos were extremely underwhelming in size, about half a palm for $7, which I think is very expensive. Overall, it was a good but overpriced dinner.

Incredible new spot in Boston!! Best tacos I've had in this city by FAR. Menu highlights: crispy shrimp taco, crispy fish taco, shrimp al pastor taco, chipotle chicken taco, and Mexican corn!!! The ambience is sleek, trendy, great for date nights, kid friendly too. Service is excellent. Will be back for sure!!!

Great food, drinks, staff and atmosphere! Nice addition to the neighborhood. We'll be back.

Finally a solid taco spot in BH! Great service and the bartender was especially helpful in food and drink selections. Can't wait to come back to explore the menu a bit more.

Fantastic service, drinks, and authentic food with quality ingredients. Our family will definitely be back! The owner and our server, Meagan, were warm and welcoming...cool space too. Had a variety of tacos and margs - impressed.

We had the pleasure of stumbling upon this new spot and the food did not disappoint. Me and my friend tried a little bit of everything: started off with heaping pile of citrusy-guacamole, then worked our way through the tacos and quesadilla options: quesa-birria (beautifully braised meat with gooey cheese sauce that crisped at the edge) skirt steak tacos, shrimp al pastor, all the veggie options (highly recommend the sweet potato and black bean), and a crispy fish just for fun. Loved the tahin spiced salt on the margarita rim that came with some superb bartending by Paul. If you find yourself in the Beacon Hill area take a little detour and enjoy this place before it's booked solid!

Menu was very limited. Staff was rude. Owner asked me to stay after I got up to leave but a free meal wouldn't have been worth it. Many of better spots in nicer areas of Boston.